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Essex Police are investigating allegations of "match irregularities" against two Essex players.

There has been no official comment from the county, the police force or the England and Wales Cricket Board as to what is alleged to have occurred.

A statement from Essex Police read: "Following allegations received about two Essex County Cricket players involved in match irregularities, we have initiated an investigation and are working closely with Essex County Cricket Club and the English Cricket Board."

Essex Police were not prepared to name the players under investigation at this stage.